How to Customize Cupcake Boxes

Customizing cupcake boxes can be a fun activity for a child or for adults. Try to work within a theme so that the boxes match the occasion. Use your imagination when looking at craft supplies and think of non-traditional ideas. Look for ideas in a variety of places.

There are many ways to customize cupcake boxes such as stickers, stamps, hand drawing with markers, ribbon or a variety of other means. If you are going to take the time to decorate the boxes, try to make them something that will make a huge impression. It is extremely simple to make cupcake boxes unique and stunning with very little work.

Nature decorations

• Tie sprigs of rosemary, lavender or flowers to the box with ribbons.


• Use a hot glue gun to add acorns or small pinecones to the outside of the box.

Stamps and paper

• Add stamp impressions to your boxes and then fill in with markers where needed.


• Cut paper into shapes and glue to the outside of the boxes.

Ribbon and lace

• Punch holes in the closure of the box, then thread ribbon through the holes and tie into a bow.


• Create ribbon roses and hot glue to the outside of the box.


• Attach lace to the outside of the box with hot glue and for an added look thread ribbon through the lace.

Children’s artwork

• Set out markers and crayons and allow children to decorate their own boxes. The result is adorable and stunning.

For holidays, consider creating holiday themed boxes that bring out the fun side of each event.